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Al-tannoura Egyptian Heritage Dance Troupe Cairo

Cairo, Egypt

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

“Tanoura” spinners are a longstanding Egyptian folk tradition that derives from Sufi whirling dervishes. Discover their art and the ritual of whirling dervishes too during an evening performance at Cairo’s medieval Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center. There’s no need to negotiate with taxi drivers or try and navigate the city at night: Your package includes private round-trip hotel transfers.

See the Al-Tannoura Egyptian Heritage Dance Troupe in action in Cairo
Discover the Egyptian whirling skirt dance tradition and its mystic origins
Atmospheric setting in a 16th-century Old Cairo courtyard
No need to wait on other travelers—package includes 2-way private transfers

What's Included

Pick up services from your hotel & return.
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
English-speaking escorted representative.
Free soft drink & Bottled water during your trip.
Entrance fees to Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center

Personal expenses
Tipping

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We will pick up all travelers from hotels in Cairo or Giza

Itinerary

Al-Tannoura Egyptian Heritage Dance Troupe

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
suitable for all travelers

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

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Magical

PATRICK_S, Aug 2022

An outstanding example of dervish-like whirling which had us and the dancers in a Sufi-like trance for most of the evening. Magical music too.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Dear Valued Guest, On behalf of Egypt Tours Excursions, We would like to thank you for your lovely words...It was a pleasure to show you the beauty of our amazing country within your stay in Egypt Your positive feelings about Egypt and our devoted company, mean so much to us, and that is what we always aim for. Your safety, comfort and satisfaction are very important to us more than anything else. You should definitely come back for another visit to our country, there's more for you to see and do here in the land of myths. We look forward to having you here again to explore more amazing sights around Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria, Fayoum , Siwa and the White Desert. So, get ready for your next trip to explore more treasures of the marvelous Egyptian Civilization. Wishing you a lovely life full of happiness and joy Have a nice day